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Wisconsin Coach in Quarantine in Beijing

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

March 6, 2020

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Kewaukee native James Malechek is currently the Strength and Performance Coach for the Chinese Olympic Swim Team. Malechek has been in quarantine in Beijing with his team of swimmers since January 27. The swimmers and coaching staff were preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games when the Coronavirus outbreak began.

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